Baking with Melissa’s Mississippi Mud Cake

Baking with Melissa’s Famous Mississippi Mud Cake!!

Are you looking for a dessert that’s rich, chocolatey, and guaranteed to impress? Mississippi Mud Cake is a classic Southern treat and one of my most requested sweet treats. This decadent, fudge-like cake is simple to make and perfect for birthdays, celebrations, potlucks, or any sweet occasion. And as a fun flashback, this is the same dessert I showcased on TV during my appearance on the Home and Family Show back in 2017! What a Blast From the Past!! I wish that show was still on air!!

Why It’s a Favorite:

Mississippi Mud Cake isn’t just delicious; it’s a nostalgic dessert that feels like home. The rich layers of chocolate cake, gooey topping, and crunchy nuts make it a showstopper. It’s also simple enough to make with kids…making it an ideal project for family FUN!

HERE’S THE RECIPE:

ICING:

• 1 cup of melted butter (salted or unsalted)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 large eggs (lightly beaten before going into the mixing bowl)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 
• 1 (10.5-ounce) bag miniature marshmallows

• 1 (16 oz) package powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

 DIRECTIONS: 

1. Pre-heat oven to 350° degrees
2. Whisk together melted butter and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.  
3. Stir in flour and chopped pecans.  
4. Spread batter (it will be thick) into a greased and floured 15 x 10 inch jellyroll pan (or use a deep dish cookie sheet). 
5. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Note: Reduce the temperature by 25 degrees if you are using a dark pan.
6. Remove from oven; top warm cake evenly with marshmallows.  
7. Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and lightly golden.  
8. Make Chocolate Frosting: Beat all ingredients together with an electric mixer until smooth.
9. Drizzle Chocolate Frosting over warm cake.  
10. Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares!

HERE’S A TIP FOR THOSE OF YOU IN A HURRY: You can also use 2 (19.5-ounce) packages of brownie mix instead of making the brownies from scratch, but these are so easy to make, that I highly suggest just going for it!

About Baking with Melissa:

Hi, I’m Melissa from Baking with Melissa, and I specialize in fun, interactive baking events for kids, teens, adults, and corporate teams. I bring everything you need to your location! I bring the ingredients, tools, and plenty of FUN helping you host an unforgettable baking birthday parties in Los Angeles, cupcake decorating parties, cooking birthday parties, and more.

I also host virtual baking events and team-building classes, connecting kitchens around the world for corporate events, client meetings, or private one-on-one sessions.

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